The University of Maryland, Baltimore County does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex. UMBC ensures that individuals with disabilities are given full and appropriate consideration for employment, training, and participation in all university-sponsored programs and activities.
The Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) is the office designated to approve and coordinate accommodations and services for employees with disabilities who may have a physical, psychological, sensory, cognitive, or learning-related condition that impacts them in the workplace. To obtain a work/job-related accommodation, an employee must have a documented disability and make a request (engage in an interactive discussion) with the UMBC ADA coordinator in the ADS office.
All UMBC employees, including student staff, are eligible for disability support consultation. Please note, however, that a student receiving academic accommodations through the Student Disability Services office who is seeking employment-related accommodation for their campus job, or a student who graduates and becomes a UMBC employee post-graduation, will need to initiate and engage in the ADS employee accommodation process, which is a separate intake, staff, and records storage function from the SDS office if seeking a job accommodation or modification.
The functions of ADS include the following:
- Serving as a consultant to employees who are seeking to determine if they have a qualifying disability and need a workplace accommodation or modification;
- Assisting employees who have documented disabilities in requesting workplace accommodations;
- Working with supervisors and employees in determining reasonable accommodations;
- Developing and implementing University-wide programs and policies to meet disability needs;
- Educating the UMBC community about accessibility through various forums and acting as an advocate and voice for employees with disabilities;
- Serving as a resource center to the UMBC community and beyond about disability services within and outside of UMBC;
- Working with offices and departments to ensure employees with disabilities have access to all programs and services;
- Maintaining a resource library of disability information, services, and equipment.